KOREAN 360 A: Topics in Korean Literature and Culture

Autumn 2023
Meeting:
MW 1:30pm - 3:20pm / DEM 004
SLN:
17155
Section Type:
Lecture
Instructor:
SPECULATIVE FICTION IN KOREAN WEBTOONS: SCI-FI, FANTASY, AND THE SUPERNATURAL. CONTACT INSTRUCTOR FO ADD CODES: EMILY4MI@UW.EDU
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):

Korean Speculative Fiction Webtoons.jpgSpeculative Fiction in Korean Webtoons: Sci-fi, Fantasy, and the Supernatural

Instructor: Dr. Emily Marie Anderson Hall

Webtoons, also known as webcomics or manhwa, are a rapidly expanding form of Korean cultural expression, but how do these creators imagine or reimagine the past, present, and future as well as other worlds and dimensions? This course explores how Korean speculative fiction, which includes fantasy, sci-fi, supernatural, horror, and RPG/gaming webtoons, present visions of desirable or undesirable futures and pasts. Students will learn about the origins of these stories in Korean culture and society; manhwa and manga; and global literature. Through this course, we will examine how the characters, imagery, and thematic elements reflect various aspects of Korean culture and society, globalization, technology, and social movements. Finally, this course looks at how speculative fiction is often used as a method of critique to raise questions on gender, class, hierarchy, religion, colonialism, technology, race, human rights, sexual discrimination, social justice, and more. This course and all readings will be in English.

Catalog Description:
Focuses on Korean literature form a limited time period or particular aspects of Korean culture.
GE Requirements Met:
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
March 29, 2024 - 7:26 am